![]() ![]() She brings alive an ordinary Philadelphia woman who is far more interesting than the mythical seamstress of the first American flag. The Revolutionary War era comes alive in these fine pages!" -Douglas Brinkley, author ofThe Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Making of America"Marla Miller's incandescent biography of Betsy Ross is a joy to read. Miller does so with historical accuracy, vivid descriptive language, and an encyclopedic knowledge of her subject. It's not easy to accurately write about a real folk legend. And we can't help but marvel at the woman at the center of the story-Betsy Griscom Ross Ashburn Claypoole -as she runs her business, buries three husbands, raises her own large family plus those of her sisters, and provides flags for the new nation." -CokieRoberts, author ofFounding Mothers and Ladies of Liberty"Marla Miller'sBetsy Ross and the Making of Americais a stupendous literary achievement. We learn of the contributions of the artisans and tradespeople to the Revolution and beyond as we witness them surviving the British occupation, rejoicing in American victory, suffering through yellow fever epidemics, reveling in their status as the capital city. ![]() ![]() "What a fascinating book! Marla Miller looks closely at Betsy Ross and places her in the context of her Philadelphia. ![]()
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